How to Cross (from Jiliz to Jiliz)

How to Cross (from Jiliz to Jiliz) (2015)

April 23rd, 20150h 15min

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An official border divides the village of Jiliz, with one side being in Armenia and the other in Georgia. Lousine, a young girl, dreams about uniting with her grandmother and relatives who lives across the stream that divides the village. Just what is a border? Why does it take her such a long route to travel? She decides to take the journey to see her family and reflects on these questions.


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